MEET OUR STAFF

Kristi Keeler, Program Director

Education: GHS graduate, BAS in Early Childhood Development
Hobbies:  Spending time with family & friends, riding our UTV, fishing, kayaking & camping
How long at Kids Klub: August 2000
What made you want to work with children:  Their eagerness to learn and their honesty!
Do you have any children: 2, Brendan & Brooke
Do you have any grandkids: 5, Clayton, Ellie, Waylon, Tesslynn & Watson
Favorite movie:  National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
Favorite book:  Anything by Brene' Brown
Favorite vacation spot:  Oahu
An item on your bucket list:  To visit each main island of Hawaii

Hayden Marvin, After School Assistant Teacher

Education:  High school sophomore
Hobbies:  Art, drawing, crafting, singing, hip hop dancing, collecting antiques
How long at Kids Klub: August 2023 + volunteered here 2 years
What made you want to work with children:  I want to train myself to take care of children
Favorite movie:  Snow White, Sleeping Beauty & Terrifier (1 & 2)
Favorite book:  Vampires & Good Omens
Favorite vacation spot:  West Coast, Oregon
Pets: Three dogs and two cats
An item on your bucket list:  To collect The Wizard of Oz book collection by L. Frank Baum
What is your goal this year:  To expand my artistic range

Rachel Young, Administrative Coordinator

Education: Bonners Ferry High graduate, BS in Forestry Ecosystem Management at U of I, Certified Home Inspector  
Hobbies:  making candles, hypertufa, fishing and gardening
How long at Kids Klub: Since Nov. 2022
What made you want to work with children:  Kids are just so honest and enthusiastic!
Do you have any children: 2, age 14 & 15, Ruby & Tucker
Favorite movie:  The Outsiders
Favorite book:  One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich
Favorite vacation spot:  Hawaii
Pets:   3 cats & 2 dogs
An item on your bucket list:  Travel to Quebec & Nova Scotia
What is your goal this year:  To get into a workout routine

Claire Frei, After School Assistant Teacher

Education:  Sts. Peter & Paul Graduate, GHS Student
Hobbies:  Flying, boating, spending time outdoors & traveling
How long at Kids Klub: October 2022
What made you want to work with children:  I have always enjoyed babysitting & spending time with my younger nieces and nephews.
Favorite movie:  National Treasure
Favorite book:  Fablehaven
Favorite vacation spot:  Hawaii
Pets: One dog-Remington, One cat - Ginny
An item on your bucket list:  Skydiving
What is your goal this year:  Balancing work, friends, and school
Sandy Bishop, Pre-K Lead Teacher
Education:  Attended Washington State University 
What are your hobbies:  Horseback riding, running, fishing, camping and spending time with my family
How long at Kids Klub:  Started in September 2018
What made you want to work with children:  Inspiring children to love to learn, plus dancing and singing is fun!
Do you have any kids:  I have three boys - Zachery, Wyatt & Logan
Favorite movie:  Gone with the Wind & Grease
Favorite book:  Stephanie Plum series and Girl Wash Your Face
Favorite vacation spot:  San Clemente, CA (the beach)
Do you have any pets: 1 dog, Kimber, 2 horses, 1 mule and 7 chickens
An item on your bucket list:  To travel more
What is your greatest goal this year:  Going back to school

Julie Cuffe, Preschool Lead Teacher & After School Lead Teacher

Education:  High School, Daycare Owner
Hobbies:  Camping, flowers and plants, and rafting
How long at Kids Klub: October 2022
What made you want to work with children:  I have always worked with children. I love teaching!
Children: 3 kids
Grandkids:  2
Favorite movie:  Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
Favorite book:  Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follet
Favorite vacation spot:  Any river
Pets: 2 dogs & 1 cat
An item on your bucket list:  Go on a cruise
What is your goal this year:  My daughter's wedding - family reunion

Cindy Godfrey, Project Director - 21st CCLC Grant